David Lardner

1919–1944 (age 25)

Biography

David Lardner was an American journalist born in 1919. He pursued a career in journalism, working to inform the public during a pivotal period in world history. His commitment to reporting took him to the European theater during World War II.

Lardner died in 1944 while covering the war. He is remembered at the Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery and Memorial in Belgium, honored for his dedication to truth and his sacrifice in pursuit of his profession.

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